Stress: It Impacts Your Health

I had always been a relatively healthy person. I was the type of person who went all winter without even catching a cold. I recently got the promotion at work that I had wanted for years. I not only got a salary increase, but I became a supervisor of many employees. My hours increased as well. My health took a turn for the worse not long after I received my promotion, and I felt like I was constantly fighting one virus or another. I knew it was the job stress getting to me, so one day, I made an appointment with a counselor. I learned how to manage my stress with daily meditation and other techniques, and my physical health improved along with my mental health. I created this blog to encourage others to find healthy ways to manage stress to keep their minds, bodies, and spirits healthy.

Osteoporosis is categorized by weak and brittle bones and is common among older women. Those with thinner frames are at a higher risk of developing this condition because they have less bone than women who weigh more. However, if you make some changes to your lifestyle, you can reduce your chances of getting this disease. Here are five helpful tips for preventing osteoporosis:
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If you're like most parents with a newborn, you want nothing but the best for them when it comes to finding them a healthcare provider for long-term care. Here are three important things to consider when choosing a new pediatrician for your little loved one:
Age Limitations
One of the most important things to think about when choosing a new pediatrician for your little one is age limitations. While many pediatricians work with kids all the way to between 18 and 21 years of age, many choose to focus on specific age ranges so they can specialize in certain physical treatments or mental care aspects.[Read More]

Depression is a medical disorder that is usually treated with therapy and/or medication, but sufferers have also found and reported exceptional results by using less traditional treatment methods. Methods such as acupuncture and reading a spiritual guide for depression book have helped many people living with depression to manage the symptoms that cause them to feel lethargic, lonely, and hopeless. Being active in a church and reading books designed to help those with depression better understand and process their feelings can help you get on the road to recovery at a self-set pace.[Read More]

Leg cramps can put a real damper on your jogging routine. If you are constantly suffering from bad muscle pain and leg cramps after a workout, then you need to do something about it. There is some underlying problem that needs to be addressed. You can't simply push through the pain, no matter how often you've heard that hackneyed expression. So, here are three methods to use that can help you alleviate that leg cramp and get you back on the path to running without pain:[Read More]